Qualities and Benefits of silk-like bamboo fibers: This silky fiber has a natural sheen and softness that feels and drapes like silk, yet is more durable and easier to clean. As a fast growing grass that does not require re-planting it is one of the world’s most sustainable resources. Bamboo plantations are great for reducing greenhouse gases. Bamboo fibers are made by crushing the plant and using natural enzymes to create raw materials that are spun into fibers, or may be made using the latest chemical technology. The resulting fibers are semi-synthetic and often referred to as bamboo viscose or rayon.